With that in mind, it’s perhaps unsurprising to know that Preston has evolved plenty over the 68 years since 1956, but it’s nevertheless incredible to be offered the chance to catch a glimpse of what life back in those days actually looked like.
Here are a few of our best archive pictures from that heady era.
5. Preston Boer War Veterans. Starch House Square Bus Station. June 20, 1956. Preston South African War veterans prepare to board a bus for their annual trip to the Lakes. Seeing them off on their trip (left) is their Vice-President Mr. H. Fazackerley.
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6. After 33 years as a teacher, Mr Charles Davies has one ambition for his retirement - to have the chance to do nothing. Mr Davies, 57, has been the headteacher at Holme Slack County Primary, Preston, for 19 years and previously served as deputy head at Larches Primary School from 1964 to 1970 and as a teacher at Greenlands Primary from 1956. He is pictured (centre) celebrating with colleagues
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8. Preston Corporation Tug Frank Jamieson (1956 - 1981) Frank Jamieson, Built 1956 by Henry Robb Ltd, Leith for 72,827 GBP Sold: 1981 to James Fisher, Barrow for 25,000 GBP Named after Alderman Frank Jamieson, Mayor of Preston 1949/50
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